Database Administrator

Salary: £? - ? per year

Requirements:

• Active SC security clearance
• Proven commercial experience as a Database Administrator or Database Engineer
• Hands-on experience with one or more database platforms, such as SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Solid understanding of database performance tuning and optimisation
• Experience managing database backups, recovery and security
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with wider technical teams

Responsibilities:

• Install, configure and maintain database management systems
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks and implement improvements
• Manage database backups, recovery procedures and disaster recovery capabilities
• Implement database security controls, access permissions and user privileges
• Troubleshoot complex database issues and maintain service availability
• Optimise database structures, queries and overall performance
• Support database capacity planning, upgrades and ongoing improvements
• Maintain technical documentation and database procedures
• Work with development and infrastructure teams to support business-critical applications

Technologies:

• Support
• MySQL
• Oracle
• PostgreSQL
• SQL
• Security

More:

We are working with a leading technology and digital transformation organisation on a Database Administrator role supporting a key public-sector engagement. Youll join an established technical team and help maintain critical database environments. The role is based in Telford with a hybrid arrangement requiring two days per week onsite. This is a six-month rolling contract, paying £430 per day inside IR35.

last updated 45 week of 2026